Lot 2495
Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Trio: 1914 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2022 Pte F.Downes. 2 Rmt.Unit. A.I.F. on first two medals, 2022 Pte F.Downes. 2 A.R.U. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Ribbons damaged, fine - very fine.
Together with WWI Returned from Active Service badge (AIF), reverse numbered 190935.
Frank Downes, labourer, age 40, born at Gin Gin, Qld; Enl.08Nov1915 at Brisbane, Qld in 7 Sqn No. 2 Remount Unit; Emb.20Nov1915; to hospital with VD 11Mar1916 at Maadi; returned to duty 08Apr1916; RTA 29Apr1916; Disch.19Jun1916.
With basic research.
- Estimate
- $450
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $550